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cannabis

[kan-uh-bis] / ˈkæn ə bɪs /
NOUN
marijuana
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Hunter also called the lobbying a “sign of maturity” for the industry, which is a sentiment shared by other hemp and cannabis businesspeople interviewed by Salon.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

However, it was bought over by beverage and medical cannabis company Tilray earlier this year after collapsing with debts of more than £500m, leading to hundreds of job losses.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Twenty-four states have legalized cannabis for recreational use.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

Das helped develop a statement from the American Psychiatric Association opposing cannabis as a psychiatric treatment because there is currently no evidence showing it effectively treats psychiatric disorders.

From Science Daily May 15, 2026

The English word canvas sufficiently reveals its derivation from cannabis.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various




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